Jared Leto Has Already Mastered Spring's Must-Have Trend

If you’ve been keeping up with what’s happening in men’s fashion you know that the embroidered satin bomber, also known as the souvenir jacket, is currently having a bit of a moment. While we are completely on board with the concept we have to admit that there are two problems with this trend: 1.) The good jackets can be somewhat difficult to acquire as they are either made in Japan, where the jacket originates, or by luxury brands and 2.) It’s not the easiest thing in the world to style. Enter: Jared Leto. Patron Saint of finding cool stuff and wearing it well.

The night before Leto rolled up to the Oscars with Gucci’s Alessandro Michele on his arm, he attended a dinner wearing a souvenir jacket from the brand. It was a good version of what is often executed in an iffy way and he styled it like a pro: With dumb black jeans, a gray T-shirt, and sneakers that were more technical than polished (they were North Face, for what it’s worth). It was the right move because it made the jacket feel more masculine, as if it weren’t made of satin and emblazoned with a pink rose on the chest, and less trendy, which is key to pulling off the look.

If you're in the market for such a jacket at a less-than-Gucci price point try British label Hiddenlab or go vintage and look on eBay. Should you be interested in wearing the trend to work, we suggest skipping the embroidery completely. Otherwise, follow Leto’s lead: Splurge on something like Gucci and wear it with your grungiest T-shirt and jeans.